Philadelphia to Punta Cana (PHL–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2532
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT TA
10:57 AM
AST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F922
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:10 AM
EDT TE
10:57 AM
AST
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1056
AA American
738
7:13 AM
EDT TA
11:12 AM
AST
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2641
AA American
738
8:10 AM
EDT TA
12:07 PM
AST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F923
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:02 PM
AST TA
4:11 PM
EDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1056
AA American
738
12:12 PM
AST TB
4:20 PM
EDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA477
AA American
738
3:50 PM
AST TB
8:00 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2495
AA American
738
6:15 PM
AST TB
10:18 PM
EDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3174
AA American
738
7:02 PM
AST TB
10:52 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Punta Cana
2 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,528 mi 3h 47m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

PHL–PUJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,528 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 19 738 3h57-3h59 50% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 7 A20N 3h47 50%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (19 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to PUJ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,492
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → PUJ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
PUJ → PHL
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric PHL→PUJ ABE→PUJ EWR→PUJ
Distance from PHL 55 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 26 1 26
Flight time 3h 47m 3h 37m 3h 46m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Punta Cana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Punta Cana is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m to 3h 59m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price, so no separate purchase is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be obtained at the migration office. Overstaying results in a fee calculated by length of the overstay, payable at the airport on departure.

Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Flight time3h 47m to 3h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights26 out / 33 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: PUJ
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take approximately 3h 47m to 3h 59m. The route covers 1,528 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Frontier.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from PHL to PUJ. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FXE, BCT, ABE, ANU, CUN, CVG, JFK, SJU, PIT, STL, FLL, IND, AMS, FCO, TPA, MIA, EWR, RDU, CLE, IAD, CLT, MCI, ATL, BNA, BOS, MCO, DFW, YYZ, DTW, ZRH, CDG, YUL, MAD, ORD, IAH, FRA, MSP, DEN, NLU, MKE, MDW, MEX and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABE, EWR and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to PUJ

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to PUJ ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).